Man convicted on armed robbery charges

Horace Temple (Source: Chatham Co. District Attorney's Office)

SAVANNAH, GA (WTOC) - A man was convicted on Oct. 19 on two counts of armed robbery and criminal trespass (damage to property) by a jury of his peers, according to the Chatham County District Attorney's Office.

On May 9, 2009, Horace Temple, 45, robbed a Checkers at 100 E. DeRenne Ave., where he was a frequent and well-known visitor.

He went up to the drive-through window, showed a handgun and took several hundred dollars from an open cash register, according to the district attorney's office.

A group of more than 50 pastors in Savannah hopes the families of murder victims can help them create positive change in the city’s violent crime. The Savannah Alliance of Pastors is holding that meeting and a prayer vigil next week.

A group of more than 50 pastors in Savannah hopes the families of murder victims can help them create positive change in the city’s violent crime. The Savannah Alliance of Pastors is holding that meeting and a prayer vigil next week.